3 days of drums, beats, and dance
Second Janana Festival promises to have everything you look for if you love drums, beats, dancing, and world music
Janana 2 promises to be as diverse, successful, and fun as last year's festival, and has everything you look for if you love drums, beats, dancing, and world music.
For three days, right after Independence Day, the pristine Galilee air will be filled with the beating of drums and rhythmic music. Drum and motion workshops, meditation, performances, jam sessions, and drum circles.
Also, a gripping sensation that organizers say "is sure to rock you to your core": a shamanic ritual featuring the "Grandmother Drum" – one of the largest drums in the world, over two meters in diameter, which comes from Alaska and travels the world to bring love and healing to the world through its deep sound.
The 'Grandmother Drum' (Photo courtesy of White Eagle)
What else is planned?
- George Samaan:
One of the most captivating musicians, born in the Galilee region, who has played alongside Ehud Banai, Micha Shitrit, the hit band Seven, and Mosh Ben-Ari. In his music, George spreads a message of coexistence through sound and the intertwining of East and West.
- Balakan:
One of the best groups playing happy Balkan music, which will transport the audience to a gypsy wedding, a la Kusturica.
Balakan (Photo: Tal Nave)
- Adamaduma:
An enchanting and fascinating mix of African rhythms and Yemenite singing.
- Drum and percussion workshops:
Darbuka, African drums, Bukharan drums, Latin drums, Tabla, Sidgeridoo, 'Mayumana'-style body drumming, and more.
- Dance and movement workshops :
- Belly dancing, African dancing, Flamenco, Afro-salsa, Capoeira, Contact Improvisation, and more.
- Meditation through motion, yoga, qigong, and more.
- A children's area with a selection of creative and rhythm workshops.
- World-music parties with live Afro-Cuban music, opening ceremonies, and an exciting and music-filled Friday night service (Kabalat Shabbat).
- Traditional vegetarian Druze food and a pampering chai shop for the more laid back visitors.
Overnight camping area on-location with hot showers and restroom facilities. Room accommodations available at extra cost.
Early registration ticket price NIS 280 (until 23.4). Cost on site: NIS 330
For more information and registration:
050-2473947
